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Shannon A.

Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm Shannon and I have 10+ years experience with childcare, I'm a mom to a 4-year-old. I have two B. S. in Business, am in school for a B. S. in Nutrition and Dietetics, and I have 13 credits in early childhood development and education. I have extensive childcare experience including nannying, tutoring, camp counselor, Mom, and...

Derek G. says "Shannon took care of 2 boys for a summer, and was a great help. She transported the boys to hockey practices, made sure both had all their gear, and took...

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Petaluma, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I believe in the importance of play, creativity, and being in nature as essentials for the well being of children. I am a proponent of equality for all and lead my life with love here in the north bay. Through the years I have become qualified to care for infants and toddlers having worked with children in Aspen, CO as well...

Nicholas H. says "Robin was our nanny for a little over a month... I can't say enough good things about her. We had just moved to a new place and it was a really...

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Petra's Bio

Petaluma, CA

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$19/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a college student passionate about childcare and looking for a job while I am home for the summer! I have a variety of childcare, supervision, and youth education experience as a teacher's aid, camp counselor and eldest sister. I am interested in providing supervision and support while helping a child pursue any activities...
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Petaluma, CA

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$24/hr
3 years experience
What do you think of this: Hi I'm Alex! I am looking to pick up some babysitting nights after my baby girl goes down. As a parent myself I know firsthand how much trust it takes to hand off care of your little one and I take that seriously. I'm a hands on, nurturing babysitter comfortable with kids of all ages, from infants to...
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Child Care Experience

Petaluma, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
My experience with children started at home. I come from a family of 8 kids, and I am the second to youngest, and have grown up loving to be around children of all ages. I currently have 30 nieces and nephews, as you can imagine I'm always the go to babysitter and I have loved caring for them and watching them grow. With that...
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Small Family Daycare Provider

Petaluma, CA

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
I started my daycare 8 years ago so that I could be available to my own children. They are both in school now. The children that have been in my daycare are like extended family to us and we enjoy having our home filled with little ones. I love how comfortable they all are here. It is a hard job but, it is rewarding to see how...
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Former Preschool Teacher Looking To Work With Children Again

Petaluma, CA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I have worked for over 26 years with children in a preschool setting, though I have also cared for children (infant/toddler/young school age) in my own home. I am CPR certified and have been fingerprinted. I have made lesson plans, supervised during play and nap time, and done light housework. I enjoy playing games with children...
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Petaluma, CA

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$40/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Over the last 10 years I have held positions as a nanny, family/household assistant, and personal assistant for a few wonderful families in the Bay Area. I have worked in homes with children as young as newborns, all the way to high school aged, and have also worked for individuals and couples. I am a very trustworthy,...
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Part Time Nanny/Assistant

Petaluma, CA

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$30/hr
7 years experience
I'm a fun-loving, responsible, dog friendly individual with a calm and warm deposition ready to help in which ever way possible. I work in the hospitality industry. Since I was in high school I would always take care of my neighbors pets, kids, and plants which eventually led into housesitting gigs for friends and family. I...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Petaluma, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm sienna -- a response and compassionate student with a strong background in both child and pet care. I'm currently a college student at UCSB double majoring in psychology and communications, and I love helping others in meaningful ways. I have several years experience working with families, from babysitting young children...
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Babysitter, Pet Friendly

Petaluma, CA

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Alexa, I have a strong background in child-focused care, CPR/First Aid certification, and a natural love for creating a safe, engaging environment for little ones to grow and thrive. I'm a non-smoker, have my own transportation, and am comfortable with pets. With experience in light housekeeping and meal preparation, I...
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Professional Nanny/House Manager/Personal Assistant For Hire!

Petaluma, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I have 20+ years of experience as a Nanny/House Manager/Personal assistant. I also have experience working in a preschool locally. I was born and raised in Petaluma. I am also a Mother myself to an 11-year-old. My experience ranges in ages from newborns to 13 years old. I have excellent references upon request. I am CPR...
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Petaluma, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
I am currently a freshman at Duke University and will be returning in the Fall to continue my studies on a premed track, with a focus on women's health! I absolutely love kids and find so much joy in spending time with them, so I am looking forward to getting involved in a consistent babysitting job for this summer. I am...
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Petaluma, CA

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Hello, oh how I love to take care of children. I have 2 on my own and I love them so much. I used to babysit for free for all the children at home and they love me and most I love the bond that we created. So, I have experience to take care of a child if the child is sick and I love to be around kids at all times. I promise you...
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Petaluma, CA

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$24/hr
20 years experience
Nurturing children and watching them blossom has always been a passion of mine. With 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I offer a patient, creative, and friendly approach. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules and believe in open communication with parents. I'm happy to...
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Petaluma, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds is truly my passion. With four years of experience working at day cares, summer camps, and lots of babysitting, I bring a patient, creative, and friendly approach to childcare. My background includes, being in my 3rd year at SRJC majoring in Early Child Development, and CPR Training. I enjoy engaging...
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Petaluma, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hello Mom's and Dad's, I am currently a stay at home Mom with two children. I have over five years experience as a nanny, pre school assistant, and at home daycare assistant. I have four years experience with working with dogs and puppies. I can do light housekeeping, laundry, errands, grocery shopping, take your dog for a walk,...
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Petaluma, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm a stay at home but I'm looking for work after 5 years of just being home with my babies! I was a nanny before I was a mom. My last job I was a special needs nanny for the sweetest girl for 5 years. I started when she was 3 months old. I'm first aid & CPR certified. I have over a decade of experience with children of all ages...
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Warm, Conscientious, Reliable House Manager/Family Assistant

Petaluma, CA

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$33/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello beautiful families! As a family assistant and nanny, I bring peace of mind to families large and small. I've taken loving care of children and their home dynamics since 2003. Being a house mama is a joy! Having raised my now adult daughter as a solo working parent, I bring a heightened level of awareness and seasoned...
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Soukaina C.'s Photo

Petaluma, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
Bringing joy and nurturing growth to children is my passion. For the past two years, I've had the pleasure of caring for children of all ages. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I always follow the parents' lead on household rules and communication preferences. I am comfortable caring for one child at a time. My goal is to...
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  • 25 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.76/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 5.0

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Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Petaluma, CA. There are 25 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of April, 2026, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $25.76 for in-home child care providers near you in Petaluma, CA.

You can compare 25 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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